The Tyee · 2026-06-10
A Racist Group Is Trying to Gain Legitimacy in Canadian Politics
The Dominion Society is part of an international far-right movement proposing mass deportations.
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The Tyee · 2026-06-10
Seniors Who Stay in Their Homes Aren’t Just Happier. They Help Everyone
Fully subsidizing supports saves money, reduces pressure on hospitals and improves quality of life.
The Tyee · 2026-06-10
Canada’s Gender Wage Gap Is Even Bigger for White-Collar Freelancers
The difference in average hourly rates between male and female providers is about 16 per cent in Canada, a new report finds.
Global BC · 2026-06-09
New B.C. drivers can now take learner’s licence knowledge test online
This will be for new drivers who want to obtain a learner's licence for passenger vehicles and motorcycles, not for anyone seeking a commercial driving licence.
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-06-10
Hurricanes even up series with Game 4 victory over Golden Knights
The Stanley Cup Final is back to square. Jordan Staal scored two, including the go-ahead goal, as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 in Game 4 to bring the series back to Raleigh all tied up. Much like Games 1 through 3, Game 4 proved…
Global BC · 2026-06-09
Ksi Lisims LNG lead developer signs agreement with 3 B.C. First Nations
The other Ksi Lisims partners are Rockies LNG, a consortium of Canadian natural gas producers, and the Nisga'a Nation, on whose land the project would be built.
CHEK News · 2026-06-10
HGTV Home Town Takeover coming to Port Alberni
The Alberni Harbour Quay on the Port Alberni waterfront was filled with happy people Tuesday morning after a surprise announcement. The post HGTV Home Town Takeover coming to Port Alberni appeared first on CHEK .
CHEK News · 2026-06-10
‘Demolition by neglect’: Calls grow to save Bastion Square landmark
A Victoria city councillor is calling on the province to intervene as the historic former Victoria Law Courts building sits vacant and deteriorating, raising concerns about "demolition by neglect." The post ‘Demolition by neglect’: Calls grow to save Bastion…
National
Global Canada · 2026-06-10
Montreal vigil honours 3-year-old killed in LaSalle bouncy castle accident
Flowers, stuffed animals and handwritten notes were laid as mourners paid tribute to Ava Ciampini, who was critically injured on May 31.
Global Canada · 2026-06-09
Entangled North Atlantic right whale spotted off New Brunswick’s east coast
Officials say the five-year-old male was last seen Monday by Canadian and American observers aboard a surveillance aircraft flying over the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Global Canada · 2026-06-10
ETS taking over Valley Line LRT operations from TransEd more than 2 decades early
The City of Edmonton is ditching TransEd and moving Valley Line LRT operations in-house to the Edmonton Transit Service more than two decades early.
Politics
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-06-10
New Westminster City Council approves indoor temperature bylaw
New Westminster has a new bylaw requiring landlords and property owners to maintain a safe indoor temperature in rental units.
Global BC · 2026-06-10
B.C. energy minister frustrated with communications over potential Alberta pipeline routes
With less than a month before the Alberta government hopes to present a pipeline proposal to Ottawa, the B.C. government says it's being left out of the discussions.
National Post · 2026-06-10
Bill Gates faces questioning in U.S. Congress over Epstein ties
The House Oversight Committee asked Gates to appear after documents released by the Justice Department raised new questions about his contacts with Epstein
CHEK News · 2026-06-10
Nanaimo calls for dry housing at 250 Terminal Avenue but BC Housing has another plan
Nanaimo council is calling on BC Housing to designate its supportive housing at 250 Terminal Avenue as dry housing for those trying to abstain from drugs and alcohol. The post Nanaimo calls for dry housing at 250 Terminal Avenue but BC Housing has another…
Sportsnet · 2026-06-09
B.C. premier: Somali World Cup ref banned by U.S. welcome in Vancouver
British Columbia Premier David Eby says a World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States should be allowed to officiate a match in Vancouver instead.
Immigration
National Post · 2026-06-10
Mexico border wall expected to be completed by late 2027, U.S. official says
‘The only places we're not building a border wall is places where we've made a conscious decision that we don't need it,’ said the customs and border protection commissioner
Crime & Courts
Global Canada · 2026-06-10
Vitali Stefanski denies harming ex-wife Tatjana during murder trial testimony
The 44-year-old mother of two was found dead in April 2024 down a steep embankment off a forest service road near Mabel Lake, on the outskirts of town.
National Post · 2026-06-10
‘Sickening’ Belfast stabbing spurs protest calls for anti-immigration protests in U.K.
The video shows a man straddling another man lying in a street and slashing him several times in the head and neck with a knife, in what some claimed was an attempted beheading
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-06-09
B.C. court finds province didn’t properly consult First Nation on northwest gold mine
A British Columbia court has ruled that the provincial government did not properly consult with a First Nation before a determination about a major undeveloped gold mine that the nation says "effectively greenlit" the project.
Global BC · 2026-06-10
Victim impact statements heard in B.C. woman’s human trafficking trial
Victim impact statements were read on Tuesday in the sentencing hearing for Jennifer Stephens. She is charged in a human trafficking case involving young victims.
National Post · 2026-06-10
Violent threats to U.S. lawmakers on Facebook soared after moderation eased: report
The report says violent threats targeting lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle -- including calls for murder -- quadrupled and harassment more than doubled
Sports & FIFA
The Tyee · 2026-06-10
Please Advise! Is the World Cup Good for Vancouver?
Of course, says Dr. Steve. A master class in grifting and gouging right here.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-10
How Nelson overcame odds to earn Canada’s final World Cup roster spot
Faizal Khamisa and James Sharman discuss how Jayden Nelson overcame adversity throughout his career to earn Canada’s final World Cup roster spot and touch on how the host nation will need to make a huge effort to defend against Bosnia.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-10
‘In my own world’: Jordan Staal has been best player in Stanley Cup Final
The most impactful player of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final is also its oldest.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-10
Golden Knights let Game 4 slip away with ‘frustrating’ giveaway
Authoring yet another multi-goal comeback this series, the Golden Knights couldn’t capitalize on the momentum, instead letting Game 4 slip away in the third period.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-10
How the legend of Blue Jays rookies Pinango and Valenzuela continues to grow
Jamie Campbell and Kevin Pillar break down the Blue Jays’ walk-off win over the Phillies and discuss the significant contributions from the team’s rookies.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-09
Should Bussi remain Hurricanes’ starter moving forward?
Nick Kypreos joins Evanka Osmak and Ken Reid on Sportsnet Central to discuss Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final and dives into how Brandon Bussi and Jordan Staal helped the Carolina Hurricanes win the game over the Vegas Golden Knights.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-09
Blue Jays’ Cease once again shows dominant upside in return vs. Phillies
Hazel Mae and Shi Davidi break down the Toronto Blue Jays’ win over the Philadelphia Phillies, discussing Dylan Cease’s 11-strikeout outing in his return, the team’s new-look lineup, and more.
Sportsnet · 2026-06-09
Montgomery hits walk-off homer in MLB debut to lift White Sox over Braves
Braden Montgomery hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning of his rousing major league debut to rally the Chicago White Sox past the Atlanta Braves 6-5 on Tuesday night.
AI
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-10
Google just fired a warning shot in the AI subscription price wars
Google just made it significantly cheaper to enjoy its budget AI subscription tier.
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-09
Hey, Siri, here’s what I actually want from AI
I'm desperate for a personal AI assistant, but do I really want to become the kind of person who can't function without the friendly robot voice in my phone?
TechCrunch AI · 2026-06-09
Can tech companies learn to love cheaper AI models?
If those same AI workloads can be handled by cheaper models without affecting quality, it would mean a massive shift in the economics of AI.
Human Interest
Sportsnet · 2026-06-09
‘Pretty special’: Hurricanes’ Bussi emotional seeing parents’ reaction
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi talks to Kyle Bukauskas about getting the call for Game 4, his family’s support and the emotions of this up-and-down Stanley Cup Final.
CHEK News · 2026-06-10
Indigenous Family Stewardship Program seeks permanent home to support cultural birth practices
A growing community-led initiative on Vancouver Island is helping Indigenous families reclaim traditional birth and parenting practices. The post Indigenous Family Stewardship Program seeks permanent home to support cultural birth practices appeared first on…
CityNews Vancouver · 2026-06-10
Port Alberni will be featured in HGTV’s Home Town Takeover Canada
The community renovation show “Home Town Takeover” is heading to Port Alberni on Vancouver Island.